Magnolia cupcake recipe .

I've just got the recipe of my favorite cupcake place ( Magnolia cupcakes , New York ) and i would like to share it with you :

Ingredients

1 ½ c. self-rising flour
1 ¼ c. all-purpose flour
1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 c. sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Frosting Ingredients
1 c. unsalted butter, softened
6-8 c. confectioners’ sugar
½ c. milk
2 tsp. vanilla extract

Cake:
1. Preheat oven to 350°.

2. Line two twelve-cup muffin tins with cupcake papers.

3. Combine the flours and set aside.

4. In a large bowl, cream butter until smooth and gradually add sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well. Add dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with milk and vanilla, and blend well.

5. Fill cupcake liners three-quarters full and bake 20-25 minutes.

6. Let cool fifteen minutes in tins.

Frosting:
1. Place butter in large mixing bowl and add four cups of sugar, milk, and vanilla. Mix until smooth and creamy.

2. Add remaining sugar, one cup at a time, until icing is spreadable. Add a few drops of pink or red food coloring as desired and store at room temperature.

3. Frost cupcakes.

4. Give each member of your brood his or her own cupcake to decorate with Cinnamon Hearts, colored sprinkles, or Sweethearts.